Schulmania

[astronelson 339]

Korot: The rules are more... guidelines. There has been a CJ hoffed while still active before.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

And also, volume 1 is indeed inactive.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

BTW, ZJ is dropping a hint on the Schulmania Blog. Wanna see what it is?

Leech10 I would assume the weapons would still be good... Cylons do get blown up a lot. Quantum torpedoes are always fun too.

Chptrk lol! You have a lot of studying to do to get your degree in Schulmanology but I hope you will find the time worthwhile. You may even get a nice diploma from Schulmania when you are done.

NMUSpidey Actually, you could be a scroll illuminator and do all of your comments in gilded calligraphy. That would be cool!

TmiguelT Thanks! Actually, the kitty is listening to the Stray Cats.

Zelgadis Thanks! I am glad you like it. This is the 3rd version of the area. I redid it the first time ~18 months ago but tried again with a more harmonious set. As for the new section, I was wondering if it was possible to tally the number of users or views/hits for the two areas as a whole to see how they compare. I have noticed that they do seem to be evolving, each in their own way. A good number have mirrors on the new area, as I do (for the time being) and quite a few others are solely one or the other. As the dust settles, it will be interesting to see how the two areas look and feel.

Astronelson You could certainly do that. I would suggest to simplify your introduction to check out the Schulmania website. From there, you can peruse the Newcomer's Guides and get the context rather quickly. I hope you enjoy your time in Schulmania and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Jonpaulosiglos JPS! Glad to see you back! It has been a while, hasn't it? It is always a pleasure to have you come by. And, thank you for your kind thoughts. The FCapt appreciates your kind birthday regards.

Hester Thank you. I am very pleased to have made the HOF.

Leech10 Thanks! New holidays mean new parties. And new party hats. Now, off to the party hat store...

Abcvs Thanks! And I am relieved that getting hoffed does not mean serenaded by David Hasselhoff!

What a relief!

Dfnva Thank you. I appreciate your kind words and ongoing support.

830point35 Thanks! I am glad you like the iCat. And, welcome to Schulmania. Please do come again soon.

Chptrk lol! Thanks. I guess it took the reviewers a while to get through it all...

Jacqulina Thanks, Jacky. I am hoping the 3rd time is the charm... it is my third go at the area. I like it better and maybe it'll stick for a while. At least until new BATs come out that I could use here.

Victor Valdes Thanks. I appreciate your ongoing support and am glad you continue to enjoy Schulmania.

Muck308 Thanks! Three purrs, indeed! Purr purr purr!!!

Hester The set has a face value of S 1.55 and you can purchase for S 2 or get them out of circulation.

TmiguelT Thank you! A bowl of milk and a plate of sardines for all!

Korot They usually are. Volume 1 is inactive and Volume 2 will be whenever the readership migrates to the new CJ section.

Jacqulina Thank you.

Astronelson True... and Schulmania is partly inactive... kind of like me!

Leech10 True. And my original plan was to close volume 2 and continue solely in volume 3. But, it may be a bit premature to do that.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

But, with a microscopic budget and a staff of one, I managed to get a good-sized update on the www.schulmania.info website. Come see what's new. Some potential new favorites include exclusive commercial content and somethng special for Princess Shelby of Devonshire.

[Hester 699]

WTG on the updates and I thoroughly enjoyed the one on Princess Shelby.

[Chptrk 86]

Nice updates, I didn't know Princess Shelby and I were born one after another, at least when you don't count years. There is so much Schulmania, it's turning me part cat! At least it's for a good cause.

*edit instead of new post (no, I don't know why)* For Leech10's eyes only! Oh yea... lets not tell Zelgadis about that mistake, and lets not tell Schulmanator that it was a mistake.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

I thought it was Carpathia that made you part cat...

Can't wait for more!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Something new has been posted... and is exclusive to Volume 3. Go check it out!

[Hawkeye9 0]

Wow this is truly an epic CJ!!! I should definatly comment more often!!!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

East Devonshire: It Begins

Cape Eastway, capital of East Devonshire, where Governor Eula Bird nests. Here, a fleet of massive proportions has been built to explore the great eastern salt ocean. No one has dared venture farther than a few miles off of the coast. Most ships stay within sight of the shore as they ply the waters between Cape Eastway and Woods of Wayne. Not these ships. Not the ships assembled under the leadership of Archduke Bower of Schulmanicus. This is the largest and strongest fleet ever assembled in Schulmania. These vessels are commissioned to explore the ocean to the east - as far as possible - even to the other side, if there is one. Over 700 sailors have signed on to undertake this adventure.

What does one gain from such a daring adventure? The pay for the journey is 810 schulmonetas, which is a goodly sum. Of course, there is the glory of being a part of such a history-making expedition. And, there is the copper medal given to all participants by Princess Shelby. It would fetch a goodly sum on eBay, methinks.

Preparations are full ahead in Cape Eastway, where hundreds of sailors have gathered to make the historic sail. The influx of cash and goods has been particularly welcome in East Devonshire, which still relies on imported coins and promissory notes for local commerce. Should this expedition go well, Governor Eula Bird can expect to finally be given the authority to have coins minted in the district.

At the district capitol, administrators are delighted to see the exploration fleet grow. It has fulfilled all of their expectations for spurring the economy and has provided the impetus to spruce up the coastal town.

Next door, at Gov. Eula Bird's massive estate, she had mixed feelings: the fleet was certainly good for the economy but local taxes supporting the fleet have stifled her ability to skim off funds for personal use.

In this context, East Devonshire is prospering more than any time in its past. New shops have opened and a festive atmosphere seems to have permeated the coastal area.

Markets are doing quite well thanks to the infusion of capital into the local economy.

Excitement is mounting as the day of departure draws near. Nearly everyone is in the spirit - with banners, flags and balloons preparing the town for the biggest bon voyage party ever!

Supplies continue to pour in at a fast rate - and ships are nearly fully loaded already.

Which sound do you think Governor Eual Bird hears? The "huzzah" of the crowd as the fleet readies to depart or the "ka-ching" of all of the money being spent to prepare the fleet? I'll bet it's the latter.

The boats have been readied and Archduke Bower of Schulmanicus is preparing for departure. This is truly an exciting and historic moment for Schulmania.

Brave crew members got ready for the big day in different ways. Some spent their last night on dry land having one last good meal.

Helmsman Oreo McFrisky looks out over the vast expanse he plans to traverse.

Some just sat in their rooms and daydreamed about the unlimited fish supply that awaits them at sea. Salmon? Got it. Tuna? Check. Sardines? Done and done.

It's gonna be great!

But, Archduke Bower could not rest. He had the responsibility of the entire fleet on his paws - he could not rest until the expedition was safely back in port. He went to bed early, tossing and turning and pacing the floor. He had never commanded an expedition before. But, there was something else. What was it? The materials have all been loaded on the ships. He has an experienced and dedicated crew. His vessels have all been checked and are the sturdiest Schulmania has to offer. There are no navigational charts to review; no one has been out that far and no one knows the wind patterns. So, what was it? Something kept bugging him as he laid in bed. Sailing east into the unknown is certainly a big undertaking, especially when the number of potentially perilous variables is so high.

All night, Archduke Bower passed in and out of sleep, haunted by visions of a thousand different things that could go wrong with his mission. And, with so many lives in his paws, the stakes were enormous. Amid this uncertainty, he knew the mission was important and that it was attainable. He knew he had the right crew and the right equipment. And, he knew that he needed to be the leader his crew needed to make it a success. So, he cast his doubts aside and strode confidently out of his room, ready to face the crowds along the harbor and the ships which beckoned. As he descended down the stairs to the walkway below, he paused to gaze at the horizon, endless ocean in every direction. "Today," he silently told the vast ocean, "you shall be tamed. I, Archduke Bower, will tame you." With that, he walked the short distance to the ships and prepared them for departure.

Today, the greatest adventure ever undertaken in Schulmania's history has begun. No doubt, an event of this magnitude will be a turning point in history. All that remains is to see what is discovered.

Now, it begins.

[Chptrk 86]

An exploration of epic proportions, I can't wait to see what they find! Maybe a land of milk and fish that catch themselves?

Some of those pictures look slightly less SimCity 4ish, wanna share where there from?

Onwards to History!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Hmm... looks good, can't wait for more!

[Hester 699]

NOW we're talkin'!!!!

[Follarch 326]

Chptrk: He gets some of his photo's from Age of Empires 3.

I wonder what lands and oceans will be found next!

[Muck308 55]

Very exciting! You know I'll be watching.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Don't be scared! I had a broken image in the post above. It has been corrected. So, you can enjoy (or, re-enjoy) the latest update.

Cheers!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Ah, that's better. I was wondering why there were two copies of one of the pictures. And that's an interesting looking cat there...

Can't wait for more!

[Korot 6]

Ahw, cute little skeleton cat, cute cat.

*Screams: (censored)* Skeleton cat bit me, bad cat, go pack to your boss! *Sees cat running to man in black dress+cape with a Scythe*

Nice update, I especially enjoy those AOE pictures.

Regards,

Korot

[jacqulina 162]

awesome work my friend

[Deionn 137]

Great update! Puppies still rule though.

[sobol 1]

On this most glorius of Caturday's..

Sobol Laboratories would like to announce several new "super secret" discoveries that we can't share...  and a few that we shouldn't.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Voodoo Cats!

If it was a dog, I'd be able to wrestle a "voodog" joke out of it, but "voocat"... Something's wrong there...

[crazychickensc12 84]

WOW! Thats a crazy cat haha..! Figured I would stop by the amazing legacy that is schulmania and I am glad to see its going strong as ever!! Keep up the incredible work and I love the new sig!

[Twenty20 28]

Shulmania is in the Hall of Fame ? Congratulations, you really deserve it !

And I see that Schulmania is expanding more and more, I like these nice pictures of New Devonshire. Excellent job, as usual.

[jacqulina 162]

same here waiting for some nice pieces to put near the water for next update,but your doing a wonderfull job my friend

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Hester Thanks. I am sure you learned a lot about the enigmatic Shelby with the exclusive feature.

Chptrk So your birthday is near Shelby's? Maybe this year you could have a joint birthday party. Just don't share the cake- she wants a salmon soufflé this year for hers.

Leech10 Sounds purr-fect!

Hawkeye9 Thanks for coming back by. I would be happy to see you here anytime.

Chptrk Woo hoo! It's expedition time! The other pix are from Age of Empires 3.

Leech10 Gracias!

Hester And, they're off! Now, to see where they go...

Archean You are right. And, it will be interesting where they go, because it will be off the Schulmania map. But, we will have periodic updates.

Muck308 I wonder how long the journey will take. I am sure it will be exciting when they arrive.

Leech10 I noticed the 2 copies after I had already posted. DOH!

Korot Thanks. I do like the AOE. It adds an angle you don't get in SC4.

Jacqulina Thanks, J!

deion30296 Thanks, and welcome back. I have not seen you in a while.

Sobol Huh oh.... Sounds like Sobol Labs have come up with something ... "interesting..."

NMUSpidey Hmmm.... "voocat" doesn't seem to have a ring to it, now does it?

crazychickensc12 Thanks! Glad to see you back again. And I am glad you liked the update and new sig pic.

Twenty20 Merci beaucoup! I am glad to see you back again and am delighted that you enjoyed the update.

Jacqulina Nice new stuff will be coming soon!

[thepokemaniac 18]

Great City Journal!

[TmiguelT 10]

the couple of updates were just Awesome !! . I see a unusual canal on one of your pictures i want to know how you got it ... and wow i see an adventure and the Cat with the fish on his paws that is just Hilarious ...

Awesome Update there Schulmanator .. I'll be back for more .... The Cat Fish-er ... Lmao!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

The newest version of Sim City...

SIM CITY EDIBLE (for PC and Mac)

The expansion pack features cream and jelly plug ins...

[Chptrk 86]

I'd like to pre-order one! When will they be available to ship?